A career, yes. But one which fits into the demands of family life; like say a teacher, so you could do the same times as your children, and have the same holidays.

Aaj Bisarjan, an award winning short film based on a short story by Women’s Web author, Kasturi Patra, is a beautiful movie that reminds us, in these fraught times, that goodbyes are not the end.

Oh, but it is true, child. For most women, the waiting comes from their earliest years. Waiting to be asked to choose, waiting to be heard, waiting to be loved, to be appreciated. 

Love and pamper your daughter, but not so much that she grows up expecting to depend on others all her life - how can that be your love?

It isn't easy for Indian parents to let go of their children, especially if they are single parents who want to do the best. An adult daughter writes.